"Hiring Kari was without a doubt the best decision I made while wedding planning. She is detail-oriented, well-connected in the industry, and a calming presence on the wedding day. The day prior to my wedding, I woke up to a cancellation email from my DJ. After reaching out to Kari, she had found a new (and way better!!) DJ within 2 hours! 90% of our vendors came from her recommendations and we couldn't be happier with the services we recieved. Kari's professionalism and ability to handle all the little details allowed me, my husband, and our families to thoroughly enjoy the day & make a lifetime of memories. We couldn't be more grateful for Southern Bash and recommend Kari & her team to anyone and everyone who is planning a wedding!"
"Hands down BEST wedding planner ever. Kari made my wedding planning super easy and she is super easy to work with. I hired Kari for full wedding planning services and she helped me play from day 1. I have regular check ins via zoom or in person with Kari and she helped me go to different venues, she recommended me her vendors, she sent me monthly to do lists and just kept me on track. Throughout the whole wedding planning process she was super detailed and organized. On the day of the wedding, her and her assistant Megan were incredible. Everything went smoothly and I did not have one mishap on my wedding day. Kari goes above and beyond for her brides and she helped me to have a beautiful wedding day. I would definitely recommend her to any couple in need of a planner."
"Southern Bash made all of our wedding dreams come true! Kari and her team here so helpful throughout the planning process and made sure we had everything we needed. Kari made us feel SO special on our wedding day. I will be recommending SB to EVERYONE I know!"
"Cindy was the most amazing planner and person I could every ask for. I didn't know what I was looking for and truly didn't know what wedding planning entailed. Cindy is a calming person and was there for us no matter when or what the question was. She kept me organized and stress free throughout the whole planning process. I felt completely relaxed on our wedding day because I knew everything was in Cindy's hands. I would choose Cindy over and over again!"
"Cannot rave enough about Cindy with Southern Bash. We were planning our wedding from afar the whole time. Our original venue shut down 6 months before our wedding, and Cindy helped us find a new venue within that week that was able to accomodate our wedding date weekend. She went to every meeting in person for me while I was on the phone. The amount of texts, zoom meetings, and 3-way phone calls with vendors we had with Cindy every step of the way showed us how dedicated Cindy was not only to us but the passion she has for her work. We seriously couldn't have done it without her. Cindy became part of our family. We've cried happy tears, laughed together, and shared an experience together that no one else will understand"
"Cindy was my primary wedding planner and I can't say enough great things about her! We 100% could NEVER have made this wedding happen in six months without her. She is a gem of a person, love her so much - and of course the wedding was a dream! All of my friends and family were so impressed. It was magical thanks to her, can't recommend these ladies enough!"
"Kari has been the planner for some amazing events that I have worked (as a photographer). The first event was my personal style shoot. I was able to give her my vision and she was able to bring it to life. Her eye for details is amazing. The second is an amazing December wedding. She has worked with me from the very beginning to make sure I get everything I need to make sure I can capture the wedding exactly the way the bride wants. She is amazing in all aspects on pulling this wedding together. Kari is amazing, and her team is very professional. You will not go wrong is you hire Southern Bash to plan your wedding"
"I have worked with several wedding planners and some can be completely irrelevant and others can seem overboard and unwavering making for a non-approachable uptight feeling. Kari is the Professional Planner that makes things look effortless. She was capable of style flexing and allowing space for change to happen on the fly while the Bride and Groom not having to worry about a thing. She was easy for me to communicate with and even made me feel like we were a team. Even on the stressful moments, Kari was there with a smile and kindly guiding the situations that would lead to results everyone could be proud of. Kari is worth your time, and investment so that you are not having to worry about anything"
"We absolutely love working with Cindy and her team! Communication and punctuality are so important to insure a successful event, and Southern Bash does it perfectly. We've had the opportunity to work together twice now and their professionalism, dedication, and attention to detail are incredible. When we hear Southern Bash is planning, coordinating, and decorating our venue, we can rest assured it will be a beautiful event and a wonderful experience for all."
"Kari is super sweet and very organized! I got to work alongside her as the wedding photographer and she was a pleasure to work with. She was in constant communication with me as the wedding day drew closer and she did everything she could to make sure the wedding was spectacular. Thanks to Kari's upbeat personality and great planning skills, the bride and groom had a stress-free wedding day!"
"I was recently hired as a bartender for a wedding Southern Bash coordinated and was thoroughly impressed. Cindy and her staff had a constant presence in the venue and were prepared for every situation that was thrown their way. Communication was clearly a high priority as well amongst the event team, so I always felt prepared and up to speed, which made my job a breeze! If you're looking for an experienced event planner who is highly professional, look no further. Southern Bash will definitely be on my personal list of preferred vendors."
"We love having Kari at The Sanctuary Music & Event Center! She is Professional, organized, attention to detail and fun! If you are looking for a planner for your event then Southern Bash is the place to go! Kari's knowledge is extensive and she is a pleasure to work with!!"
"We absolutely love Southern Bash and their team. Kari and her team are so wonderful to work with - they are calm, cool, and collected, which makes the wedding day stress free. This group is experienced and very knowledgeable about all aspects of a wedding. They are fun and easy to work with. As a venue, this is what we love to see and who we enjoy working with. We look forward to working with this team again soon."
"I have worked with Kari at Southern Bash for many years and she is the best! She is extremely professional, organized, and friendly and I always enjoy working with her and look forward to working with her for many years to come!" Cindy Horstman, Harpist
Kari is the absolute best! As a vendor, working with a professional planner knowing that she goes above and beyond for each one of her clients!! Communication is on point and she always answers in a timely manner. We love working with Southern Bash!!
"It is a pleasure to work with Kari time and time again. She always creates an environment where you can do your best work for your customer. I highly recommend using her for your wedding needs."
"I was hired as a bartender for a wedding this past weekend and the wedding coordinator was Kari With Southern Bash she was amazing! Very professional and detail oriented! I work plenty of events and I’ve never come across someone as personable as her! Please hire her to coordinate your wedding I highly recommend! Her timing and everything was perfect!"
"The Southern Bash team members are amazing! We are thankful to their team and all they did for us during the Jenna + Alec wedding."